UL 1102

UL Standard for Safety for Nonintegral Marine Fuel Tanks,

UL 1102

Scope

These requirements cover nonintegral, vented gasoline fuel tanks designed and constructed in accordance with theUnited States Coast Guard Safety Standard for Gasoline Fuel Systems, Code of Federal Regulations, Title 33, Chapter 1, Part 183, Subpart J-1990 and nonintegral diesel fuel tanks.

The fuel tanks covered by these requirements are intended for fixed installation with deck fill provision and for permanent installation in accordance with the applicable installation requirements of U.S. Coast Guard; the applicable requirements of the Fire Protection Standard for Pleasure and Commercial Motor Craft (National Fire Codes, vol. 6), NFPA 302-1994; and/or the requirements of the American Boat & Yacht Council, Inc.

These requirements do not cover portable marine fuel tanks or tanks integral with any boat structure.

A product that contains features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems new or different from those covered by the requirements in this standard, and that involves a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons shall be evaluated using the appropriate additional component and end-product requirements as determined necessary to maintain the acceptable level of safety as originally anticipated by the intent of this standard. A product whose features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems conflict with specific requirements or provisions of this standard cannot be judged to comply with this standard. Where considered appropriate, revision of requirements shall be proposed and adopted in conformance with the methods employed for development, revision, and implementation of this standard.